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Caption:
Norfolk, Va. (March 31, 2006) - The guided-missile submarine USS
Florida (SSGN 728) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk to make a brief
stop for passengers during sea trials off the coast of Virginia.
Florida is scheduled to return to service in May 2006, as the second of
four submarines to be converted from a ballistic missile submarine
(SSBN) to the new class of guided missile submarines (SSGN). The
nuclear-powered submarine will have the capability to launch up to 154
Tomahawk cruise missiles, conduct sustained special forces operations
and carry other payloads, such as unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs),
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and special forces equipment. U.S. Navy
photo by Chief Journalist Dave Fliesen (RELEASED)
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